H 4721
An Act relative to the board of water commissioners of the Dalton fire district
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the board of water commissioners for the Dalton Fire District in Massachusetts. It seeks to clarify and potentially modify the responsibilities and authority of this board. The bill was presented as a joint petition by Representatives Davis and Senator Mark, aiming to ensure effective governance of the district’s water resources. The bill is currently under review by relevant committees within the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the composition and duties of the Dalton Fire District Board of Water Commissioners.
- Addresses operational procedures and decision-making processes.
- Potentially outlines requirements for reporting and transparency.
- May include provisions related to budgeting and resource allocation.
- Specifies the board’s authority over water supply and distribution within the district.
Who is affected
- Residents of the Dalton Fire District
- The Dalton Fire District Board of Water Commissioners
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Regional Government entities
Notable changes
- The bill’s specific changes are not yet fully detailed, as it is under legislative review.
- It may update existing regulations governing the Dalton Fire District’s water management.
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Cosponsors
Paul W. Mark
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Bill H.4721 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the board of water commissioners of the Dalton fire district
By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Leigh Davis relative to the board of water commissioners of the Dalton fire district. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Leigh Davis , Paul W. Mark Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Bill History
Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.4721
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 1/20/2026 | Senate | Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
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